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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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