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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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