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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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