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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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