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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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