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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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