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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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