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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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