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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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