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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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