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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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