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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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