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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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