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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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