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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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