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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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