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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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