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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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