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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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