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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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