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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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