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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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