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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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