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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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