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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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