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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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