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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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