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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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