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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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