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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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