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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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