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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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