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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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