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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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