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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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