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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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