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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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