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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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