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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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