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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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