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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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