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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major 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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