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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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