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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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