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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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