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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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