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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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