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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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