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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education