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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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