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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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