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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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