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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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