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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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