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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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