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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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