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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting 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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