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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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