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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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