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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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