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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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