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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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