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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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