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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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