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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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