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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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