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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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