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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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