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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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