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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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