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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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