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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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