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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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