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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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