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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews 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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