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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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