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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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