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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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