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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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