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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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