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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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