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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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