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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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