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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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