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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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