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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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