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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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