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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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