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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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