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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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