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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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