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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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