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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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