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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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