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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes 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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