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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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