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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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