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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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