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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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