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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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