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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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