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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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