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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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