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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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