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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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