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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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