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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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