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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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