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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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