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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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