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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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