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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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