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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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