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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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