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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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