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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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