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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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