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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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