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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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