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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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