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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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