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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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