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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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