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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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