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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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