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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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