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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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