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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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