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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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