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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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