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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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