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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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