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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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