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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education enable people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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