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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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