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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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