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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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