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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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