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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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