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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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