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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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