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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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