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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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