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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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