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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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