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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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