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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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