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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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