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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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