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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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