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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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