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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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