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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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