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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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