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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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