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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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