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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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