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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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