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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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