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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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