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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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