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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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