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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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