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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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