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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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