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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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