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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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