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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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