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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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