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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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