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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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