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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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