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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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