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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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