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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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