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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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