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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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