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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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