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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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