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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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