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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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