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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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