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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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