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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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