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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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