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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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