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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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