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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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