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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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