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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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