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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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