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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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