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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)