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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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