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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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