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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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