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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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