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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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