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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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