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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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