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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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