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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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