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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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