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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches 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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