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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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