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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources