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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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