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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models 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 institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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