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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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