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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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