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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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