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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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