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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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