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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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