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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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