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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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