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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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