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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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