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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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