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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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