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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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