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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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