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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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