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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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