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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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