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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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