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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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