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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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