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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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