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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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