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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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