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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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