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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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