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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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