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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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