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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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