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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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