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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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