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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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