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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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