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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources