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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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