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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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