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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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