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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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