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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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