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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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