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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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