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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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