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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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