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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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