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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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