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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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