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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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