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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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