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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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