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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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