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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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