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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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