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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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