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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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