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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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