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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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