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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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