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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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