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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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