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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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