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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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