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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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