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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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