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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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