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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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