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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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