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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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