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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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