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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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