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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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