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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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