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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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