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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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