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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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