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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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