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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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