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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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