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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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