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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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