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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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