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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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