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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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