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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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