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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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