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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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