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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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