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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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