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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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