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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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