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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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