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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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