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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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