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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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