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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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