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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes 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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