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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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