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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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