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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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