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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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