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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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