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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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