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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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