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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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