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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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