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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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