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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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