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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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