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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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