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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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