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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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