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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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