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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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