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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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