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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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