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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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