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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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