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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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