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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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