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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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