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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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