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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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