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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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