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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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