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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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