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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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