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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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