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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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