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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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