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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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