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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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