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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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