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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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