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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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