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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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