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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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