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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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