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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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