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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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