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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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