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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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