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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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