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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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