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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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