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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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