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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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