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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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