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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major 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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