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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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