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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)