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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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