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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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