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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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