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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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