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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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