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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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