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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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