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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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