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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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