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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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