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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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