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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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