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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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