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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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