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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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