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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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