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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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