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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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