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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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