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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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