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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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