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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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