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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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