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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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