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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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