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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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