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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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