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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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