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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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