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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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