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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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