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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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