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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the 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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