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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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