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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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