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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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