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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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