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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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