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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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