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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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