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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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