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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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