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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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