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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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