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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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