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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly 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 talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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