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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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