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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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