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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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