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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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