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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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