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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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