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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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