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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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