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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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