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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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