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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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