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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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