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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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