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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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