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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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