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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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