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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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