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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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