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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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