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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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