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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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