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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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