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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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