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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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