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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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