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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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