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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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