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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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