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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part 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 massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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