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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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