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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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