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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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