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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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