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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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