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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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