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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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