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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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