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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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