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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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