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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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