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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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