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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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