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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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