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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key 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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