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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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