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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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