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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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