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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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