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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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