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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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