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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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