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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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