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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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