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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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