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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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