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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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