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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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