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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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