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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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