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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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