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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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