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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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