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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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