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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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