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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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