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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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