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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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