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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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