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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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