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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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