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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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