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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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