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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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