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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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