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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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