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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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