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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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