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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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