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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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