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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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