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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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