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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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