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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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