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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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