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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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