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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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