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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important 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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