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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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