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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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