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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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