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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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