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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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