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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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