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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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