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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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