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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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