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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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