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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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