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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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