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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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