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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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