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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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