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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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