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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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