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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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