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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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