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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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