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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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