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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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