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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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